MoD Russia: Speech by Russian Defence Minsiter

⚡️ In accordance with the decision by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, unexpected inspections are conducted in the Russian Ministry of Defence to assess the condition and increase the readiness of the command and control bodies, troops and forces to carry out tasks for their intended purpose in all strategic areas.

Today, at 9 a.m. (Vladivostok time), the Pacific Fleet in full force was alerted, and started transferring to the highest degree of combat readiness. A part of Aerospace Forces, military units, and support units are also involved in the event.

The main purpose of this inspection is to build up the ability of the Armed Forces to deal with the tasks of repelling the maritime aggression of a potential enemy.

📑 Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation General of the Army S.K. Shoigu addresses the session with the senior staff of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation (https://telegra.ph/Minister-of-Defence-of-the-Russian-Federation-General-of-the-Army-SK-Shoigu-address-the-session-with-the-senior-staff-of-the-Min-04-14)

📑 Statement by Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation General of the Army V.V. Gerasimov (https://telegra.ph/Statement-by-Chief-of-General-Staff-General-of-the-Army-VV-Gerasimov-04-14)

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